Jeremy Casey

Cobblers boss Chris Wilder is being strongly linked with the top job at Sheffield United following the news that the Blades have sacked manager Nigel Adkins.

Wilder held talks earlier this week about a possible switch to Charlton Athletic, with the south London club making an official approach to the Cobblers on Monday.

Chris Wilder

The Town boss, along with assistant Alan Knill, was believed to be close to agreeing a deal to take over at the Addicks, but on Wednesday the deal fell through.

The Cobblers immediately issued a statement saying they believed another club was also showing an interest in appointing Wilder as their manager, and today (Thurs) Sheffield United have confirmed they have parted company with Adkins, adding they ‘hope to make an appointment very shortly’.

Wilder is from Sheffield, still lives in Sheffield, is a former Sheffied United player, and is also a lifelong fan of the Bramall Lane club.